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/My son left for BC at GL today (7/16)
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Permalink Reply by SouthernCalimom Ship 13 Div 333 on
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Hi, I did the same and it was 1 am. It was 15 sec long almost programmed . I asked him if he was ok and he was silent . Had to hang up. I think others were listening and he was told what to say. Keep in touch and let me know how it goes.
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Permalink Reply by swanzey3 on
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My call came at 1:33a. It was so short and programmed like you said SouthernCalimom. I asked a question and said I love you but no response.
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Permalink Reply by PaulaKylesMom (JapanNavyMom) on
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Hey. My son graduated this past oct. my son told me that on that first call they are not allowed to say anything but what they tell them. He told me because he thought he hurt my feelings. Your next call will be so much more open. Good luck to you both and your SR, sailor recruit! Welcome aboard!
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Thank you for the info.
Please let your son know THANK YOU for all he is doing.
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I will. He's so humble though and still so new that he says " mom why do people always thank me, I'm just doing my job" :).
How are you holding up? I know the first couple weeks was very hard for me. -
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I think my son is in the same boat with why do people keep saying Thank You to me.
Yesterday I was ok during the swearing in. Today I'm not so good. I thought work would help keep me focused but having a hard time. I'm trying to keep this site up and read on it as I have down time.
Where is your son now?
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My son is in Japan. He's been there almost 7 months. Its been hard. Life with a child as a sailor is a roller coaster. My husband was navy, I thought that was hard. I thought I'd be more prepared for this journey. But this Being my child is even harder. But everyday when I'm having a hard time, I try to remember how proud he is of his choices and it helps me to refocus.
They grow so much in boot camp. The pride you feel that day of graduation will honestly make it all worth it!! That I promise... -
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By the way it's 100% normal to feel the way you do. Start writing It will help and your son will love his first mail day. I numbered the envelopes so he'd know the order.
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Wow, that is great 7 months in Japan. What a great experience. Please Thank him for me too and Thank you for talking to me! My son is following in the footsteps of my grandfather that we lost 3 years ago, he was a Navy man back in the 40's and Wyatt has wanted to follow.
I have thought of starting a journal myself for each day of what we have done/gone through while he has been gone. I'm also thinking of starting to run/walk the 1.5 miles he has to do.
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No need to thank me. It honestly helps so much to talk to other moms. I should thank you!
Also. Funny that you said what you did about the running. I did that in the gym while kyle was in boot camp! It relieved alot of steer to be honest!
We are a navy family as well. Kyle's great grandfather was navy as well as my husband. -
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Permalink Reply by Fabiansmom on
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My son left on the 16th as well. I was sad that I didn't answer his programmed call. I thought it was my alarm and I started pushing buttons. the only thing that has helped me is that I did talk to him when the landed in Houston and Chicago. I cant wait to talk to him in a few weeks. I have also started writing him everyday well its only been three days. as far as the walking a mile in a half I think that something I should think about doing. my son flew out of San Jose Ca.
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